Agents of the Republic of China

At this time, the Southern Army Command in Yangon has calmed down from the previous chaos. In order to minimize the possibility of conflict between the Myanmar National Defense Forces and the Southern Army, Yamashita has personally led the troops from Yangon, and the attack has reached the same level. The fifth army of the ancient expeditionary force.As the supreme commander of the National Defense Forces, Aung San must also fully cooperate. Therefore, the main forces of the two troops have all left Yangon, and the situation in Yangon has quickly calmed down.

The one staying in Yangon is a regiment of the 55th Division of the Japanese Army, and the one guarding is a part of the National Defense Forces. The commander is Min Gao, a close friend who followed Aung San to Japan.He belongs to the pro-Japanese faction in the new Burmese government and has a mild personality. This is also the main reason why Aung San kept him and coordinated with the Japanese.

Min Gao carefully looked at the temporary head of the Japanese Garrison Command in front of him, General Haruhiko Haruhiko, the commander of the Japanese Army Alliance. Min Gao did not have much affection for this short, stout Japanese. On this spring day, he ordered the execution of more than 50 rebels of the National Defense Forces. Although the senior officers of the National Defense Forces, including Aung San, were very dissatisfied with his merciless approach, after all, the Japanese army is currently the backstage of the new Burmese government. Min Gao could only dare to be angry and dare not speak out.

After the incident at Zhengjin Bank broke out, Yamashita ordered the isolation of the National Defense Forces and the Japanese Army, and at the same time launched a city-wide search, but the hostage, Miss Pauline, the representative of the Italian business group, seemed to have evaporated. Many people were arrested, but no one could. Make sure there are none of those kidnappers.Calculating the date, it has been three days since Pauline was kidnapped. Before leaving, Yamashita threw this hot potato to Haruhi and Minko. Haruhi had only one way, catch and kill. How many soldiers and officers have been murdered by him.

However, Min Gao has nothing to do about it. There is no other reason. The special commissioner of the Nanjing government and the representative of the Italian business group were kidnapped. Within the defense zone, Min Gao had no choice but to shoulder his own responsibility and endure Kasuga's domineering.

After reading the letter in his hand, Kasuga casually handed it to a lieutenant officer sitting next to him. Toshiko was not familiar with this man, but he had heard that he came from Japan. Although he was only a lieutenant, Kasuga seemed to be interested He was extraordinarily polite.

After reading the letter, Zhong Zuo blinked at Haruhi, Haruhi stood up and walked outside the door, Zhong Zuo sat beside Min Gao with a smile on his face, and Min Gao immediately felt a thorn in his back.

"Wu Mingao, please take a look at this letter, it was sent by the kidnapper." The lieutenant officer handed the letter to Min Gao. "This Japanese is not simple, at least he is no stranger to Myanmar." This was Min Gao's first feeling.

In fact, the names of people in Myanmar have no surname. Usually, an honorific title is added before the name to show the difference between men and women, seniority, and inferiority. show respect.

Min Gao said a few words politely, and read the whole letter carefully. The content of the letter was very simple, it was just that the kidnappers asked for a ransom, and there was nothing special about it.

After reading the letter, Min Gao tentatively asked, "What do you mean?"

Zhong Zuo smiled, "You can call me Xiao Dao."

"Your Excellency Kojima, General Aung San ordered me to fully cooperate with your ministry in solving this case. If you have any requirements, you can just issue an order!" Min Gao replied cautiously.

Kojima's smile continued, "Our meaning is very simple. The Imperial Japanese Army will never bow to threats. We will not pay this ransom, but we must ensure the safety of the hostages, especially those from the Italian business group. Representative, this is related to the dignity of the empire."

"Excuse me, I don't quite understand what you mean." Min Gao played Tai Chi.

Kojima doesn't mind, "I mean, what happened in Yangon, the Myanmar government should bear the main responsibility for it, such as the ransom."

Min Gao's face immediately became a little ugly, "Your Excellency Kojima...".

But Kojima did not intend to ask Min Gao to explain or shirk anything, he waved his hand, "My colleague, Mr. Qiushang assisted your ministry in finding the Burmese Buddha statues looted by the British, but all the people disappeared in an instant. , You have not given us a reasonable explanation until now. And I suspect that these two things are related to a certain extent."

"What evidence is there?" Min Gao asked.

The smile on Kojima's face slowly disappeared, "One of my subordinates was at the scene at the time. Although he was seriously injured, he still recalled that one of the kidnappers was dressed as a waiter. According to our investigation later, The two waiters who sneaked into Zhengjin Bank were recruited temporarily when we were going to receive Shanghai guests, and the person I recalled was quite similar to a member of your ministry who helped us find the whereabouts of the Buddha statue. He His name is Banda."

Min Gao immediately stood up, "Impossible!"

Kojima took a good look at him, "We can't let go of any details. Therefore, we now have reason to suspect that personnel from your department are very likely to be involved in this case."

"But in view of our identity, we can't use the southern army to investigate with great fanfare, so we have to use your army to solve this matter."

Min Gao snorted coldly, "Is it the special gendarmerie? Could it be that your duty is to come to my motherland and wantonly loot our precious cultural relics?"

Xiao Dao smiled complacently, "The Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere, joint promotion and common development, Myanmar wants to become an independent country, without the help of the empire, is it possible?"

What Kojima said was very cryptic and high-sounding, but Min Gao tasted the threat of nakedness, nakedness, nakedness.He couldn't help but sat back on the chair dejectedly.

"What do I need to do?" Min Gao thought for a while before saying bitterly.

Kojima was very satisfied with Min Gao's cooperation, "It's very simple, just follow the plan and take this opportunity to eradicate all instabilities and rebels within your army. As for the ransom, it's just a cover. Also, Banda must stay Live, I need him to continue to track down the whereabouts of the Buddha statue."

Hearing the word "Buddha statue", Min Gao seemed to be sucked out of his soul all at once. He nodded feebly, stood up and left without saying a word.

……

Myanmar in May has entered a veritable summer. The damp smell in the air makes people's noses feel like they are soaking in water.The fine weather for several days in a row made the whole ground look like a huge steamer, constantly sucking away the water from people's bodies, and as soon as they stopped, the only thought was to drink water.

The location agreed by the kidnappers was at Pier No. 30 by the Bago River.Myanmar is a city on water, surrounded by water on three sides, with the Bago River on the east, the Yangon River on the south, the Lai River like the Ayeyarwady River on the west, and the Andaman Sea more than [-] kilometers to the south. Light has become the general hub of sea and land transportation inside and outside Myanmar.

In the evening, Pier No. [-] is still very lively. Water transportation is an important mode of transportation in Yangon. Ships of all sizes shuttle on the surface of the Bago River. The pace of war has just left, but hundreds of small boats Merchants and hawkers sprung up like mushrooms after rain, scrambling to sell their fruits, snacks and local products to the merchant ships and cargo ships.

Opposite the pier is a typical British-style building, but it is now mottled, and some have become dilapidated walls and a gathering place for the homeless.

Min Gao and Xiao Dao took a few men to stand on the roof of the post and telecommunications building next to the wharf, holding binoculars to observe the people coming and going.

There were two black cars on the pier. In front of the cars stood a few men in short-sleeved shirts, carrying two suitcases in their hands. They looked at their watches from time to time, and their eyes were still searching for possible dangers on the river. target that appears.

Min Gao put down the binoculars, "Your Excellency Kojima, I'd better go down in person, if Banda and the others did it, as long as they see me, they will definitely show up."

Kojima was curious, "Why?"

Min Gao remained expressionless, "Because I also voted in favor of Qiushang Jun's action of silence after the event was completed. Banda should think that I have a part in it, so he will definitely hate me now!"

Kojima suddenly realized.

……

Standing by the river, the cool night breeze blows slowly, which relaxes Min Gao's tense heart and makes his thoughts a little confused.

Thinking of the past few years, those young people who followed Aung San to Japan, Min Gao suddenly felt that he had changed a little bit. Originally, he was devoted to the independence of the motherland, and everyone could throw their heads and blood, but now, before Those pure thoughts are now becoming more and more unrealistic, and I have changed from a pure soldier to a politician who is a little strange to me, and even a little dirty.

Banda is Min Gao's old subordinate and a fellow villager. He walked out of a poor mountain village together, imagining fighting side by side for the independence and strength of the motherland, and spilling blood on the battlefield. But now, he wants to kill his former comrades-in-arms with his own hands. Thinking of this, Min Gao suddenly had the urge to slap himself.

At this time, a subordinate beside him suddenly touched Min Gao's arm, "Colonel, look!"

Min Gaohuo raised his head, and on the river, a small boat swayed towards the shore in the gap between the boats at the pier.

Standing at the bow of the boat was a [-]-year-old girl who was curiously looking at Min Gao and the others standing on the shore.

"Excuse me, are you Mr. Min Gao?" The little girl asked suddenly.

Min Gao squatted down, nodded with a smile, "It's me, someone asked you to come to me, right?"

The little girl nodded, and took out an envelope from her bosom. Min Gao was about to pick it up, but the girl withdrew her hand again, "The person who asked me to deliver the letter said, just tell you where my hometown is, and send this envelope to me." I will send you a letter, and you will definitely buy all my fruits."

Min Gao looked at the boat, indeed, a boat full of fruits was packed in fine bamboo baskets, there were as many as six boxes.

Min Gao asked curiously, "So, where is your hometown?"

The girl smiled, "Mansi Town, Indo County, Sagaing Province!"

Min Gao's body trembled, and the scene of him taking the Banda brothers out of his hometown instantly appeared in his mind.After a long time, he let out a long sigh, turned around and said to his subordinates, "Buy them all!"

The girl happily handed the envelope to Min Gao, and called the two older boys on the boat to start carrying the fruit.

Min Gao opened the letter, "Get rid of the Japanese, and I will meet you. If the Japanese appear at the Coconut Grove Bar on Taipan Road, you will never see me again in this lifetime, including the hostages, of course!"